Summer 2016 - SA 150 D100
Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)
Class Number: 2810
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 15, 2016
Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Suzanna Crage
scrage@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101 Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
Sociologists look at humans in a different way than people do in many other fields. How do sociologists approach the study of social life, and what do they find? In this course we will start answering these questions. You will also use this to develop your own perspective on social issues, and to examine how a sociological perspective can enrich your understanding of life as you experience it.
As we learn about the sociological perspective, we’ll cover a variety of topics that will introduce you to the discipline. The objective of this course is to deepen your understanding of everyday issues by discussing what sociologists have discovered about fundamental social processes. Here are some examples of questions we’ll address: Why do people keep wondering about what race celebrities like Kim Kardashian and singers like Tom Jones belong to? Why is providing protection to refugees so controversial? Why is inequality between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians so persistent? What are ways we might think about Trudeau’s pledge to appoint an equal number of female and male ministers, and which ministries are headed by men vs. women?
Grading
- Participation: 10%
- Midterm Exam: 30%
- Final Exam: 30%
- Critical Essays (3 x 10%): 30%
NOTES:
For this course you will need to read and consider material before the day it’s assigned for, attend lectures and tutorials, participate in class discussion, complete in-class exercises that build on readings and in-class material, and takes notes as you watch audio-visual materials. Readings and class time will complement rather than replicate each other, and you will be expected to draw on both as you complete exams and critical essays.
REQUIREMENTS:
Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
John Steckley and Guy Kirby Lett. 2013. Elements of Sociology: A Critical Canadian Introduction, 3rd edition. Oxford University Press.
Other readings to be announced and disseminated through Canvas.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site contains information on what is meant by academic dishonesty and where you can find resources to help with your studies. There is also a section on tutoring.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS